LAURA NYRO he's a runner - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Laura Nyro (1947-1997) "He's a runner and he'll run away.Soon there'll be no man.Woman there ain't born who can make him stay."

LAURA NYRO louise's church - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Laura Nyro (1947-1997) "I'm going by Louise's church.It's there in the city...A candle at Louise's church,light it for your vision,for the changes."

LAURA NYRO flim flam man - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Laura Nyro (1947-1997) "Oh Lord,the man's a fraud,he's a flim flam man...don't believe him."

LAURA NYRO broken rainbow - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Laura Nyro (1947-1997) "Home sweet home America broken rainbow."This is from her next to last album in 1993.Only the posthumous "Angel in the Dark" followed it in 2001.Laura's mature mastery is evident in these late albums.

LAURA NYRO (and LABELLE) it's gonna take a miracle - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Laura Nyro (1947-1997) This was recorded with Labelle,a funk rock band.Funk rock is a genre of Black music that blends rhythm and blues with rock.It is the title track to Laura's album Gonna Take a Miracle.

LAURA NYRO billy's blues - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

genius Laura Nyro (1947-1997) "Some folks have it good,and some folks have it no good."Commentary:Laura's genius was remarkably consistent.

LAURA NYRO my innocence - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Laura Nyro (1947-1997) "Innocence,my innocence comes from my mother.My innocence,my innocence I give to my lover,to his lips...the sweet summer days die young."

LAURA NYRO timer - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Laura Nyro (1947-1997) Lyrically and melodically complex,this song is possibly a love song to her son."Walking with the master of time,my lady woke up,and she broke down.I belong to timer,he changed my face.You've got me walking through the gates of space.If you love me through and you love me too,I'll spend my life with you.Walking to my cradle with my hands open...""Walking from uptown to down" refers to her beloved Bronx,which is uptown.

LAURA NYRO tom cat goodbye - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

"You know you're never gonna be a movie-maker,city faker."In this song,Laura mentions her move to rural Connecticut,apparently leaving a boyfriend behind.

LAURA NYRO american dreamer - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Laura Nyro (1947-1997) "There's nothing we can do.We couldn't get there in time.It's too late to sign on the dotted line."

LAURA NYRO man in the moon - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Laura Nyro (1947-1997),pronounced NEAR-oh*This song was recorded with three backing singers."There's a new world in me.If you want me,you know where to find me."The mother of a son,Laura Nyro died of complications of ovarian cancer at age 49.

LAURA NYRO captain for dark mornings - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Laura Nyro (1947-1997) "I'll be your woman if you'll be my captain."

LAURA NYRO child in a universe - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Laura Nyro (1947-1997) In this song,Laura reflects on the insignificance of a human being in the context of the vast universe,noting that the Earth is just a grain in the galaxy.She also asks if someone could send some peace to Earth.

LAURA NYRO lazy susan - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Thia song is about the Black-eyed Susan native wildflower.It is the state flower of Maryland.

LAURA NYRO the wind - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Laura Nyro (1947-1997) This song is performed with three backing singers.Laura's musical influences are jazz and gospel music.

LAURA NYRO blackpatch - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Laura Nyro (1947-1997) Laura's musical influences were jazz and gospel music.At every turn,her genius was evident.A shy person,Laura was uncomfortable with being a celebrity.The fans who met her said she was a very warm person.

LAURA NYRO billy's blues - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Laura Nyro (1947-1997) Laura Nyro is widely considered one of the most influential singer songwriters of the 20th century.She spent her whole career with Columbia Records.

LAURA NYRO save the country - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Laura Nyro (1947-1997) This song is an absolute classic,showcasing Laura's genius.

LAURA NYRO once it was alright now - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Laura Nyro (1947-1997) This is one of the most complex of Laura's songs,having several sections.It shows her brilliance at work.

LAURA NYRO blackpatch - YouTube - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Laura Nyro (1947-1997) Born and raised in the Bronx,New York City,Laura eventually moved to rural Conncecticut.Yet she never forgot her beloved Bronx,here referring to herself as being from Uptown,which is where the Bronx is.